Mix melted butter with the flour and slowly add to the chowder mix until it begins to thicken.

Serve.

OPTIONS:

1.While the asparagus is simmering away, chop up two chorizo sausages (Johnsonville Italian would also work) into slices and brown in a small frying pan. Add them to the chowder before adding the flour/butter mix.

2.Consider adding some chopped red pepper when you add the asparagus tops…